Gaming build !!! Comments please !!!

[AdikRahman]

I'm making a new gaming PC. Here is the list:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.Sniper B7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($34.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card ($238.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa N21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224FB/RSMS DVD/CD Writer
Case Fan: Thermaltake Pure 12 LED 41.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($8.39 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Thermaltake Pure 12 LED 41.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($8.39 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Samsung S22D300HY 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($143.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $872.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-09 05:31 EDT-0400

What do you think? Should I change anything? Any comments? Criticism? Anything is appreciated

 

[Mathsnerds]

First off maybe get something like a CX600 instead of that silverstone. As much as i can see your going for a budget, its one of the most important components of the system, it can make for break everything. BTW i would STRONGLY recommend a EVGA SuperNOVA G2 power supply its just... So reliable and good and... yeah you get the jist. Also are you planning to use this for Video Editing? If so i highly recommend getting a bigger hard drive because the RAW 4k files that i use to shoot footage can ba a pain to move from camera storage to a HDD if there is no room :/

 

[AdikRahman]

First off maybe get something like a CX600 instead of that silverstone. As much as i can see your going for a budget, its one of the most important components of the system, it can make for break everything. BTW i would STRONGLY recommend a EVGA SuperNOVA G2 power supply its just... So reliable and good and... yeah you get the jist. Also are you planning to use this for Video Editing? If so i highly recommend getting a bigger hard drive because the RAW 4k files that i use to shoot footage can ba a pain to move from camera storage to a HDD if there is no room :/

Sorry but, what do you mean by silverstone? If your talking about PSU then, I selected a Seasonic. It's a great PSU maker from what I've read.

No, I won't be video editing. Just gaming for now. Maybe in the future I'll upgrade my HDD

 

[azaran]

Decent budget build while still keeping to Intel. Stick with the Seasonic, its a great model unless the EVGA G2 or GS hits a sale. Would recommend changing out the memory. $1 will get you better timings.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.Sniper B7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($90.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($35.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card ($238.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa N21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224FB/RSMS DVD/CD Writer
Case Fan: Thermaltake Pure 12 LED 41.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($8.39 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Thermaltake Pure 12 LED 41.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($8.39 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Samsung S22D300HY 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($143.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $881.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-09 06:02 EDT-0400

*Edit Weird looks like prices jumped in the time it took to look things up.

 

[Mathsnerds]

Sorry wrote Silverstone instead of SeaSonic my bad. SeaSonic are good but the name isn't to alot of people. Some see other smaller brands as inferior. IMO their fine but personally if it was me i would have greater peace of mind knowing i have a very reliable PSU.

Also please please please! Get an SSD! Even if you get a cheap one like mine(listed below). They are SO MUCH FASTER AND ARE AMAZING FOR GAMES! Get one atleast 250GB/240GB

 

[azaran]

Sorry wrote Silverstone instead of SeaSonic my bad. SeaSonic are good but the name isn't to alot of people. Some see other smaller brands as inferior. IMO their fine but personally if it was me i would have greater peace of mind knowing i have a very reliable PSU.

Also please please please! Get an SSD! Even if you get a cheap one like mine(listed below). They are SO MUCH FASTER AND ARE AMAZING FOR GAMES! Get one atleast 250GB/240GB

Seasonic OEMs a good majority of the high end PSU's as well as making their own branded PSU's.

 

[sizzling]

Mathsnerd the CX600 is a low quality unit, I'd never recommend one for a gaming build. That Seasonic is leagues better, tier 2 versus tier 4 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

 

[azaran]

AdikRahman, noticed you didn't list an OS. Already have one? Also an SSD is a great idea for a speedy drive. If you're under a tight budget stick to what you have now and upgrade later, but otherwise a 250GB would make for a nice, snappier, experience.

 

[AdikRahman]

Yes I already have an OS. Windows 10. Bought it early.

Yeah, I forgot to mention, I would love a SSD but my budget fails me. I plan to get one in the near future.

What do you think of the Case?

 

[azaran]

What is your budget?

The case looks like it has a good layout. Not my particular taste but hell if I had my way it'd be a world full of black cases with no lights, so dont mind the old man yelling at clouds over here. I would recommend buying from someplace like Amazon tho. In the event of any problems their customer support is heads and shoulders better than Newegg or anyone else, and they provide free return shipping. Paying for return shipping is bad enough, but a cases weight means you just paid for two cases.

 

[superninja12]

seasonic is currently the best power supply manufacturer, unlike super flower they int even create own units.
Every gamer wants a seasonic under their rig, because they are extremely stable.

 

[AdikRahman]

What is your budget?

The case looks like it has a good layout. Not my particular taste but hell if I had my way it'd be a world full of black cases with no lights, so dont mind the old man yelling at clouds over here. I would recommend buying from someplace like Amazon tho. In the event of any problems their customer support is heads and shoulders better than Newegg or anyone else, and they provide free return shipping. Paying for return shipping is bad enough, but a cases weight means you just paid for two cases.

I'm not buying from Amazon or Newegg or any online store. I'm buying from a local store

 

[superninja12]

ive got 1 complainment about your build and thats your motherboard, please get an h170 motherboard or z170

 

[azaran]

What is your budget?

The case looks like it has a good layout. Not my particular taste but hell if I had my way it'd be a world full of black cases with no lights, so dont mind the old man yelling at clouds over here. I would recommend buying from someplace like Amazon tho. In the event of any problems their customer support is heads and shoulders better than Newegg or anyone else, and they provide free return shipping. Paying for return shipping is bad enough, but a cases weight means you just paid for two cases.

I'm not buying from Amazon or Newegg or any online store. I'm buying from a local store

Oh perfect, no return shipping and hopefully the people there are cool with things.

SuperNinja brings up a good point. Is there a reason you went with a B150 board over a H170? If you're not overclocking or SLIing or need more USB 3, the Z170 series isn't really worth it in your configuration but the H170 boards cost about the same and do give you more PCIe lanes, USB 3, allows for crossfire,etc.

 

[AdikRahman]

What is your budget?

The case looks like it has a good layout. Not my particular taste but hell if I had my way it'd be a world full of black cases with no lights, so dont mind the old man yelling at clouds over here. I would recommend buying from someplace like Amazon tho. In the event of any problems their customer support is heads and shoulders better than Newegg or anyone else, and they provide free return shipping. Paying for return shipping is bad enough, but a cases weight means you just paid for two cases.

I'm not buying from Amazon or Newegg or any online store. I'm buying from a local store

Oh perfect, no return shipping and hopefully the people there are cool with things.

SuperNinja brings up a good point. Is there a reason you went with a B150 board over a H170? If you're not overclocking or SLIing or need more USB 3, the Z170 series isn't really worth it in your configuration but the H170 boards cost about the same and do give you more PCIe lanes, USB 3, allows for crossfire,etc.

I know I could've bought a H170 but I don't need RAID and I really love it's looks

 

[azaran]

RAID is really one of the least concerns with going from a B150 to a H170. If you already bought it, then enjoy the board. If you havent, I'd only really consider it for better bells and whistles. One thing I noticed on the build, and I did the same error, your motherboard only supports DDR4 2133, so no point in buying DDR4 2400.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.Sniper B7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($90.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($34.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card ($238.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa N21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224FB/RSMS DVD/CD Writer
Case Fan: Thermaltake Pure 12 LED 41.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($8.39 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Thermaltake Pure 12 LED 41.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($8.39 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Samsung S22D300HY 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($143.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $882.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-09 08:16 EDT-0400

 

[superninja12]

the additional m.2 slot from a h170 board and more usb 3.0 slots is really nice

 

[AdikRahman]

RAID is really one of the least concerns with going from a B150 to a H170. If you already bought it, then enjoy the board. If you havent, I'd only really consider it for better bells and whistles. One thing I noticed on the build, and I did the same error, your motherboard only supports DDR4 2133, so no point in buying DDR4 2400.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.Sniper B7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($90.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($34.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card ($238.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa N21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224FB/RSMS DVD/CD Writer
Case Fan: Thermaltake Pure 12 LED 41.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($8.39 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Thermaltake Pure 12 LED 41.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($8.39 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Samsung S22D300HY 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($143.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $882.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-09 08:16 EDT-0400

Bought the 2400 because it was on sale and it was cheaper

 

[azaran]

RAID is really one of the least concerns with going from a B150 to a H170. If you already bought it, then enjoy the board. If you havent, I'd only really consider it for better bells and whistles. One thing I noticed on the build, and I did the same error, your motherboard only supports DDR4 2133, so no point in buying DDR4 2400.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.Sniper B7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($90.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($34.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card ($238.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa N21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224FB/RSMS DVD/CD Writer
Case Fan: Thermaltake Pure 12 LED 41.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($8.39 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Thermaltake Pure 12 LED 41.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($8.39 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Samsung S22D300HY 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($143.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $882.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-09 08:16 EDT-0400

Bought the 2400 because it was on sale and it was cheaper

Oh well then yeah no worries then, it should down speed just fine and you get cheaper RAM. Bonus all around.